CVE-1999-0312 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers with root privileges can modify NIS data due to insufficient authorization checks in HP ypbind.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0312?
CVE-1999-0312 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
HP ypbind allows attackers with root privileges to modify NIS data.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0312?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Hp-Ux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0312?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0312 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-1999-0312 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0312 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f5ff-j929-wq2p.